January 30, 2026 4:02 PM
Indian scientists develop self-charging energy storage device powered by sunlight
Indian scientists have developed an innovative sunlight-powered energy storage device that can both capture and store solar energy in a single unit, marking a major step towards clean, self-sustaining power solutions for portable, wearable and off-grid applications. The device, known as a photo-capacitor, has been developed by researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Unlike conven...